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Is the metaverse the great equalizer? By Robert Carnevale published 30 March 22 We've all been so swept up in harping on the buzzword aspect of "metaverse" that many of us may have overlooked a potentially positive side effect of the concept.
Microsoft's 2018 Mixed Reality plans show progress toward immersive digital future By Jason Ward last updated 12 August 20 HoloLens creator Alex Kipman's outlook for 2018 suggests Microsoft's making his dream of a world where the digital and physical co-exist in three-dimensional space a reality.
Microsoft leadership: Here's who is accountable for what in Redmond By Jason Ward last updated 12 August 20 Microsoft's leaders bear the burden of guiding Microsoft through exciting and competitive times. Here's a quick look at the company's leadership.
Technology and health: What you should be thankful for this year By Jason Ward last updated 12 August 20 As we celebrate Thanksgiving there are many advances in technology that benefit humanity that we should be grateful for.
If 3D is for everyone, why isn't Microsoft marketing Paint 3D to anyone? By Jason Ward last updated 12 August 20 Microsoft said its bringing 3D to everyone with Paint 3D. Sadly consumers don't know this because Microsoft hasn't told them.
Without a phone, Microsoft's AR efforts may be worthless By Jason Ward last updated 12 August 20 Without a smartphone, Microsoft's augmented reality (AR) efforts may be overshadowed by Apple's ARKit and Google's ARCore phone-based approaches.
Folding phones are cool, but HoloLens 2 is cooler — here's why By Jason Ward last updated 12 August 20 Folding phones are getting a lot of attention but Microsoft's HoloLens progress is moving holographic computing closer to the masses.
A "HoloLens" for everyone; Microsoft is democratizing HoloLens tech By Jason Ward last updated 12 August 20 When Microsoft introduced the untethered holographic computer that is the HoloLens nearly two years ago, everybody wanted one.
Will Microsoft's smartglasses strategy be overshadowed by rivals? By Jason Ward last updated 12 August 20 Microsoft recently communicated a vision to enable wearables that transition between AR and VR. Samsung and ODG may grab consumer mindshare with similar visions, however.
Why Microsoft should never have stopped making camera-focused phones By Jason Ward last updated 12 August 20 When Microsoft cut its smartphone business, it cut the advantages those innovations may have added to its AI and mixed reality efforts.
